BUSI 20173

FOUNDATIONS IN BUSINESS
Section 010, 020, 040, 050

Syllabus Fall 2011

Instructor: Mr. Patrick W. Nuss

Phone: Office: 817/257-6543
Office: Dan Rogers Hall 161A
Office Hours: Mon. Wed. Fri. - 11:00 - 12:00
Tues. Thurs. - 10:30 - 2:00
Other Times by Appointment
Computer Lab: Tandy Hall - Room 291
Web Site: http://sbuweb.tcu.edu/pwnuss
E-mail Address: p.w.nuss@tcu.edu
Section 010 - M-W-F 9:00 am TH 111
Section 020 - M-W-F 10:00 am TH 111
Class Meeting Time/Room:
Section 040 - M-W-F 12:00 pm TH 111
Section 050 - M-W-F 1:00 pm TH 111

BUSI 20173 Foundations in Business

“This course is a lower division business core requirement and in accordance with university policy pre-
business students MAY NOT take this course as pass/no credit.” Pre-business students who elect pass/no
credit for this course will NOT receive credit and will be required to repeat the course for a grade.

Required:

StrengthsQuest (Signature Themes Report)

Students who have previously completed StrengthsFinder & have their "TOP 5"
report are not required to purchase StrengthsQuest
Students who have not previously completed StrengthsFinder need to purchase and
complete StrengthsFinder online at: https://www.strengthsquest.com/schoolaccess/
Kelly / McGowen, BUSN, South-Western 2010, ISBN 10#: 1-4390-3961-5
Management Simulations, Inc., Foundation ™ Team Member Guide 2011
 Required Class Materials:

#2 Pencils
#882 SCANTRON Forms
Notebook Paper

Course Introduction and Description:

Through lecture, hands-on, and interactive activities, this course is designed to introduce
students to the fundamental skills required for business success. The emphasis in this course is
on the application of material learned and the development of practical business skills that will
assist them in getting the most out of their subsequent business courses. To provide an
environment conducive to practicing their skills, the course will utilize a computer simulation
model where competing teams run a $40 million electronic companies. This simulation
provides a unique (and risk free) learning opportunity where round by round the student and
their teammates will see the impact of their decisions have on a company's position and
profitability.

Students will gain further experience and improve their skills with data analysis;
communications including written, verbal, non-verbal, and presentations; resume writing, cover
letters and interviewing skills; and time management, planning and goal setting. Assignments
have been structured around the students simulation companies to provide a context for each
exercise and build to a final presentation to their Board of Directors at the conclusion.

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